NFL PLAYER NEWS

The Indianapolis Colts signed tight end Eric Ebron, formerly of the Detroit Lions, to a 2-year contract worth up to $15 million.

What It Means:

The Colts now possess a pair of usable tight ends in Ebron and Jack Doyle. New head coach Frank Reich and offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni are known for using multiple-tight end sets. Despite an underwhelming tenure with the Lions, the 10th overall pick from the 2014 NFL Draft will be just 25 next season and, at 6-foot-4 and 253 pounds, remains one of the more physically gifted players at his position.

Ebron averaged 6.6 FanDuel points per game last season, with 53 catches (86 targets) for 574 yards and 4 touchdowns.

The Giants signed wide receiver Cody Latimer, formerly of the Denver Broncos.

What It Means:

Latimer caught just 35 passes over four seasons after the Broncos selected him with the 56th pick in 2014, although he set career highs across the board last year and is still the ripe age of 25. Assuming the Giants cut Brandon Marshall, Latimer will likely compete for the third receiver gig behind Odell Beckham and Sterling Shepard.

Latimer averaged 5.2 FanDuel points per game last season, with 19 receptions (31 targets) for 287 yards and 2 touchdowns in 11 games.

Wright, who worked as the Vikings' third receiver during the playoffs, was cut last week. The 28-year-old 2012 fourth-round pick is familiar with new offensive coordinator Norv Turner and will likely compete with Russell Shepard for the slot gig in Carolina.

Wright averaged 3.9 FanDuel points per game last season, with 18 receptions (25 targets) for 198 yards and 2 touchdowns.

The New England Patriots acquired wide receiver/return man Cordarrelle Patterson and a 2018 sixth-round pick from the Oakland Raiders in exchange for a 2018 fifth-round pick, reports the Pardon My Take podcast.

What It Means:

Patterson probably won't be involved very much on offense but he should have no problem taking over on kick returns, following Dion Lewis' departure to the Tennessee Titans. The former first-round pick has led the league in kickoff return average three times during his five years in the NFL. Patterson turned 27 on Saturday.

The deal is reportedly worth $27 million over three years, with $11.5 million guaranteed. This comes after Curry's release from the reigning-champion Philadelphia Eagles. He's the second defensive linemen to head to Tampa, with Beau Allen signing with the Bucs on Wednesday.

With 25 tackles, 3 sacks and a forced fumble in 16 starts, Curry played his way to a top-10 ranks as a defensive end and top-25 among all edge rushers, according to Pro Football Focus.